A sessions court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of rape and cheating, stating that a long-term consensual sexual relationship based on a promise of marriage does not constitute rape.
A volleyball player from Rajasthan was allegedly abducted and beaten to death by the family of a minor girl with whom he was in a relationship, officials said on Saturday.
A 51-year-old man was allegedly strangled to death in Faridabad for opposing his daughter's relationship with the accused, who has been arrested.
A same-sex relationship between a Hindu and a Muslim woman in Sohna, Gurugram, has sparked community discussion after relatives filed a police complaint. The women, originally from Delhi, claimed they married in a temple and sought protection, leading to a gathering in their neighbourhood.
Police in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly coercing a young woman into a physical relationship by threatening self-harm. The arrest followed protests by right-wing activists after the incident in Shiroli.
The Supreme Court questioned a woman's sexual assault claim against her former live-in partner, highlighting the consensual nature of their relationship and the absence of a marriage bond.
A 27-year-old GAIL engineer allegedly died by suicide in a Pilibhit hotel after a breakup with his long-term partner. Police investigations suggest the man was deeply distressed after the woman ended their five-year relationship.
A gym trainer in Hubballi was allegedly assaulted following a dispute related to his relationship with a girl. Police are investigating the incident and have refuted claims of 'love jihad'.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that interfaith live-in relationships are legal and protected under the Constitution, granting protection to a couple facing threats from the woman's family.
Even with its flaws, Toh, Ti Ani Fuji stays with you because of how real it feels, notes Mayur Sanap.
A 32-year-old man and his 19-year-old sister-in-law were found dead in Ranchi, with police suspecting suicide due to an illicit relationship.
An 18-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend and his associate in Uttar Pradesh following an argument related to their relationship. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
A young couple, suspected to be in a relationship, were found dead in a village in Chhattisgarh, India, in a suspected suicide pact.
A 28-year-old man in Faridabad, India, died by suicide while on a video call with his girlfriend after facing relationship difficulties. Police are investigating the incident.
A 22-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in Delhi's Paschim Vihar by an 18-year-old who opposed the victim's relationship with his mother. The accused has been arrested, and police are investigating the motive.
When Bangalore-based Arjun* agreed to an arranged marriage, he believed he had found the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. But a quiet conflict over religion at home soon began to test the relationship.
The Centre has asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its judgements decriminalising adultery and same-sex relationships, arguing they were based on a subjective application of 'constitutional morality'.
The opposition parties, including Congress, Raijor Dal and Trinamool Congress, opposed the move and demanded wider consultation with all the stakeholders before its introduction.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly murdering his minor wife's mother, who opposed their relationship due to caste differences and the girl's age. The body was exhumed from the victim's residence after the man confessed to the crime.
You have to decide whether you want to spend the rest of your life unhappily married or are brave enough to go it alone, counsels Rediff's Love Guru.
A 22-year-old woman in Jammu allegedly set herself ablaze after her boyfriend did not respond to her phone calls. She is currently hospitalised with severe burn injuries, and police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Both friendship and marriage have their own space and should not infringe on each other, says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.
A 20-year-old man allegedly died by suicide in Delhi's Lal Bagh area while on a video call with a female friend. Lokesh Kumar, a factory labourer, was found hanging in his rented accommodation. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, including relationship issues.
The Supreme Court on Monday said criminal law cannot be permitted to be set in motion against every relative of the husband in a matrimonial dispute merely on the basis of omnibus allegations lacking a specific factual foundation.
A man in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly strangling his 19-year-old daughter to death after opposing her relationship with a neighbour.
'Respect in a marriage doesn't come from adjusting more. It comes when the other person realises you won't keep accepting less,' says rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, mind coach and founder of Let Us Talk Foundation.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a rape FIR against an Army officer, stating the relationship with the complainant policewoman was consensual and the case appeared to be a pressure tactic.
A man in Jharkhand's Pakur district allegedly murdered his wife and daughter, suspecting his wife of infidelity. Police have arrested the man and recovered evidence from the scene.
A couple has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering a 33-year-old man due to his illicit relationship with the wife.
An 18-year-old caretaker in Delhi was found dead in a locked room, leading to suspicions of foul play. Police are investigating whether family opposition to her relationship contributed to her death, while her family demands a thorough investigation.
A 24-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly stabbed his wife to death before hanging himself, police said. The couple's relationship was reportedly strained, with frequent quarrels.
rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach, relationship coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, urges couples to openly discuss how to manage money in a relationship.
rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, tells you how you can fix emotional distance in a relationship.
Feeling heard is often more healing than any solution, explains rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, a relationship coach and founder of Let Us Talk Foundation.
Chand Mera Dil flickers like an LED bulb in an artificial sky instead of a real chand, sighs Mayur Sanap.
A man in Jharkhand's Chatra district allegedly killed his mother's boyfriend and buried the body in a forest. Police have arrested three accomplices and are searching for the main accused, with the murder allegedly triggered by a dispute over the relationship.
A teenage boy and girl, who were in a romantic relationship, were found hanging from a tree in a village in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect the duo died by suicide.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports related to the murder of a teen girl from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, whose body was found in a train coach in Lucknow, suspecting a possible honour killing or hate crime.
Chitra tells us how her strained relationship with her husband and mother-in-law gradually improved after her father-in-law passed away.
A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his teenage daughter, motivated by suspicions of an interfaith relationship. Police investigations revealed the gruesome details of the crime, leading to the arrest of the father and two accomplices.
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